Creating augmented and immersive television experiences using a semantic framework

ABSTRACT

This paper proposes a design framework for creating successful iTV products based on the experience obtained from the development and implementation of several interactive television projects. The concept of semantic connection is introduced as a way to measure the relationship between the broadcast and paired interactive applications. This concept is related to the maintenance of the immersion of the television experience through applications that focus on augmenting the main content: the television broadcast.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
      H.4.3 Communications Applications

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors

Keywords:
enhanced television, games, interactive television, interface design, social television